Regional News Stories: June 2006

New Male-Only Bathhouse Raises Concerns
Posted Monday, June 12, 2006
The announcement of the opening of a new men-only bathhouse in Cleveland has sparked concerns from the gay community, AIDS educators and the health department about the spread of HIV and other sexually-transmitted diseases. But they say those concerns can be alleviated if bathhouse owners promise to teach gay patrons about the dangers of unprotected sex. ideastream's Karen Schaefer prepared this report.

Making Change: Research vs. Entrepreneurship
Posted Friday, June 9, 2006
A new study from Cleveland State University finds that the Cleveland metropolitan area ranks fairly high among like-sized cities for innovation. But it does not measure up well for taking those ideas to market. Still, as ideastream's Mark Urycki reports, the situation is improving.

The Weather Makers: Tim Flannery Interview
Posted Thursday, June 8, 2006
This weekend, former Vice President Al Gore's new movie on global climate change, An Inconvenient Truth, is opening at theaters across the country. But there's a new book on the subject that's also making waves. Tim Flannery is a zoologist from Sydney, Australia who's been speaking out on the need to reduce greenhouse gases. Flannery is the author of The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth. His book appears to have softened his government's long-standing skepticism about climate change. He was in Cleveland yesterday for a book-signing and he spoke with ideastream's Karen Schaefer.

Inner Belt Rehab: Options for Inner Belt Bridge
Posted Thursday, June 8, 2006
The Ohio Department of Transportation has come up with eight options for a new inner belt bridge. The details were released yesterday as the department also defended its plans to revamp the I-90 inner belt. Depending on the design eventually selected, the bridge could give Cleveland quite a new look. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Police Officers Cleared of Shootings
Posted Wednesday, June 7, 2006
A special prosecutor says that Cleveland police officers did not violate the law by using deadly force in several high-profile shootings over the past two years. But, ideastream's David C. Barnett reports that questions linger about one of the cases.

Dual Language School Program Faces Cuts
Posted Wednesday, June 7, 2006
For the past five years, a small school on Cleveland's west side has operated the state's only Dual Language program, where various subjects are taught entirely in Spanish or English. While similar programs are growing across the country, Cleveland's in danger of shrinking. The federal funding that began the program is set to expire. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton has the story.

NASA Glenn to Take Major Role
Posted Tuesday, June 6, 2006
The NASA Glenn Research Center will be playing a major role in the next generation of manned spacecraft - but that doesn't mean any extra jobs will be heading this way. Agency officials on Monday laid out the roles for the various space centers and the role they will play in building the ship that takes men to the Moon and Mars. But they noted they'll have to do it with less money than they have for the shuttle. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Kenneth Blackwell on News and Notes
Posted Monday, June 5, 2006
Republican Gubernatorial candidate Kenneth Blackwell rarely talks to Ohio reporters but he did do a national interview last week. Blackwell spoke on NPR's talk show, News and Notes, which is hosted by an African-American and focuses on issues of interest to the black population. Recent Poll found Blackwell, who is African American, running six points behind Democrat Ted Strickland. But he said his campaign is in better shape than he thought it would be after a tough primary battle. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Hospital Care Varies Among Older Patients
Posted Monday, June 5, 2006
A new study shows that hospital care for chronically-ill patients over 65 varies widely across the country. Researchers say that variation can be seen between hospitals in the same city. ideastream's Karen Schaefer focuses on the data for Cleveland and the implications for the some of the region's sickest patients.

Newspaper Economics
Posted Friday, June 2, 2006
A Wall Street analyst who watches the newspaper business says it is not a growth industry - but still a profitable one. Lauren Rich Fine of Merrill Lynch says papers like the Akron Beacon Journal and the Cleveland Plain Dealer may need to make some changes, but can still do well. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

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